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CITY OF SAGINAW
BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
2022-2023

Line item increases in the Police Department include a $22,500 payment for the use of the
Tarrant County College gun range, an increase of $15,000 for criminal investigation lab analysis,
$2,500 for funding the honor guard, $3,240 for a Police Department employee banquet, $10,000
increase for officer training, and $2,575 increase in the subscription fee for the public safety
radio system consoles.

Building maintenance funding is increased by $38,250 due to cost increases in building
materials, as well as, adding Aquatic Center maintenance to this budget.
Other line item increases in Public Services includes an increase of $3,000 for contract sprinkler
repair and maintenance, $10,000 increase in sidewalk replacement due to the increased cost of
concrete, $13,000 increase in street maintenance and supplies due to the increased cost of
asphalt and other maintenance supplies, $5,000 increase in sign supplies, $5,000 increase in
signal repairs due to increased costs.
The cost of the contract inspector is increasing by $6,600 and $36,000 is provided for contract
planning services in Public Services.
A backhoe ($185,000) and an equipment trailer ($22,300) will be replaced.

The final phase of the ADA Plan will be funded ($80,000). Phase 4B will evaluate the second half
of City sidewalks for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
$100,000 is included for City facility improvements.

Line item increases in Parks ($6,500) is due to the rising cost of parts and supplies.
$42,500 is included to replace water and pet fountains at the parks, $18,700 will fund park
tables, trash cans and doggie stations, $17,000 will replace and add park benches.

At the Recreation Center, gymnasium wall pads will be replaced ($6,200) and a generator will be
installed ($205,000).
Funding is included for the Inspector in Training position to be upgraded to an Inspector and an
Inspector to a Senior Inspector.

An additional inspections vehicle ($35,000) is funded, as well as, updated code books ($4,000).
A home renovation program is added to provide incentives for home owners to make
improvements to their property. Total funding is $25,000: General Fund ($12,500) and Enterprise
Fund ($12,500).
Line item increases in Inspection/Code Enforcement are $1,700 for dues and subscriptions and
$1,500 for professional travel and training.

Animal Services includes increasing the part time shelter attendants’ hours from 25 to 29 hours
per week.

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